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On February 23rd Swedish masters of furious, intense and merciless black metallers DARK FUNERAL, will return with the release, via Century Media Records, of their new single entitled “Nail Them To The Cross”. Besides the title track, that has been released as a video some weeks ago in order to present their new vocalist Heljarmadr, the single includes another brand new track called “Temple Of Ahriman”.

Both songs were recorded at Dugout Studios in Uppsala/Sweden and were mixed and mastered by Daniel Bergstrand. The cover artwork was created by Marcelo Vasco.

“Nail Them To The Cross” will be available as a hand-numbered 7inch limited to 1000 copies worldwide, of which 500 copies are on black vinyl and 500 on blue vinyl, and also as digital download.

The 7inch will only be available at http://www.cmdistro.com and at the band’s live shows, starting with one of their first appearances featuring the new members Heljarmadr and Natt at Blastfest (Bergen, NO) on February 20th. The CM Distro pre-order starts on January 26th.

With roots in the second half of the 90’s black metal scene and in bands such as highly respected GRA, DOMGARD and CURSED 13, comes a raw force from the underground.

Known as a fierce frontman, both onstage and on recordings with his previous bands, he will now step up and claim a seat in the throne room of DARK FUNERAL to inflict deep scars in the black metal scene. The name Heljarmadr derives from old Scandinavian languages, simply meaning “a man belonging to hell”.

With long time experience in the arts of creating dark satanic music, he will play a key role in shaping the future vocal and lyrical direction of DARK FUNERAL. Expect nothing but excellence, pure darkness and uncompromising evil!

Treading into this world, Natt has always had a strong, deep interest in music and the arts of the great unknown.

Spending time during the nights, exploring the Swedish ancient forests, avoiding the common mass that wanders this simplistic world, he made his relations and visions to that which lies beyond, stronger.

Before DARK FUNERAL, Natt was a member of the black/thrash metal band ANGREPP where he met his now close friends Adrian Lawson (ANGREPP, IXXI) and Fredrik Widigs (THE UGLY, MARDUK) and later on joined the deeply devoted Black Metal act, WITHERSHIN.

Natt: “Since the beginning of my time, here, in this world, there has always been, a strong connection, towards the isolated parts of the soul, a connection within and beyond. A connection to what can not be seen, nor heard. To everything and nothing. To what is, and what is not, and that which lies between. Outside the borders of this life. Beyond, yet within the acausal flame, in the night, I dwell, beyond the broken circle, outside of the causal mundane, yet not.”

With these new members joining the band’s ranks, DARK FUNERAL opens the gates to a new chapter of furious, intense and merciless black metal.

In 2012, long-running Swedish black metal legends DARK FUNERAL signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records and now, after completing the search for a new front-man, unveil the first glimpse of their future blasphemies with the new track “Nail Them To The Cross”! Watch the video below:

“Nail Them To The Cross” was recorded at Dugout Studios in Uppsala/Sweden and was mixed and mastered by Daniel Bergstrand. The video clip was directed by Owe Lingvall.

A strictly limited 7″ single including “Nail Them To The Cross” and another new track will be released in early 2015; stay tuned for more information coming soon!

Bergen, Norway, former home of the legendary Hole In The Sky Festival and considered thee black metal capital of the world, is now just under 6 months away from seeing a total extreme metal annihilation!

The 2nd edition of Bergen’s new indoor metal festival BLASTFEST, which will be held on February 19-21, 2015 in Bergen (Norway), has already been launched with a remarkable lineup. The 2015 lineup includes the brutal force of Poland’s own Decapitated, Swedish black metal legends, whom will perform their 2nd show ever, Craft , the Canadian death institution of Cryptopsy and the Finnish black metal kings, Impaled Nazarene, to name a few.

BLASTFEST organizer has announced 8 new bands to the 2015 lineup:

With still 20 more bands to come, we are proud to announce the following 8 more bands to be added to the lineup of Blastfest 2015: AT THE GATES, DARK FUNERAL, ROTTING CHRIST, DEMILICH, SARKE, DESTRUCTION, SATURNUS and BORKNAGAR.

Swedish black metal masters DARK FUNERAL are currently rehearsing heavily for their upcoming anniversary show at Stockholm’s Klubben, Fryshuset on May 3, 2014. This show will also mark the first gig with Themgoroth as guest vocalist since almost two decades.

Lord Ahriman states:

“It’s really special for me to have so many guests from our darkest past joining forces again and the last time Themgoroth and I shared the same stage was back in the mid-90’s when we played Germany’s first Under The Black Sun Festival. Now, almost exactly 20 years after the release of our first MCD via Hellspawn Records, the label Blackmoon (RIP) and I originally formed together, it feels truly special to perform with all these guys again even though David will surely be missed on that occasion. Still, we’ll make sure this will be a show you will remember!”Themgoroth adds:

“Although we have not had contact over the years, I have always been impressed with DARK FUNERAL ambition and determination. Through their hard work, they managed to become one of the most respected names in the genre. And I’m proud that I once have been a part of it. When Lord Ahriman called and asked me if I wanted to sing on this unique event, I had no doubts; this will be the perfect opportunity to show my appreciation to the fans and give a final farewell to the scene.”
On May 3rd, 2014, DARK FUNERAL will present you an unforgettable gig offering a very exclusive set spanning their entire catalogue yet with focus on older classics. The band will be fronted by Emperor Magus Caligula. On top of this, former members will make exclusive guest appearances, too. Thus you will see Themgoroth, Typhos, B-Force, Dominion and Gaahnfaust live and onstage for the first time since they left the band. This night will be an absolute must for both old and new fans, so make sure you will be there.

As support act DARK FUNERAL have picked country mates GR� to open the gates on this special night, Lord Ahriman explains this decision as follows:

“When we sat down to discuss what criteria we wanted on the support act for this special event, there were 2 options lying on the table; either to bring in a band that has been around for as long as we have, making it a purely old-scool event or offer the slot to a new & upcoming, interesting & professional band worthy a rare opportunity like this. We decided to go for the latter. It is with a great pleasure we welcome GR� to open the gates to our dark ceremony.”

Heljarma�r / GR� comments:

“To be invited to such an event like this, to support a band like DARK FUNERAL on their 20th anniversary is, of course, a great privilege and honour for us! We will do this with our heads held high and with pride! DARK FUNERAL is a band that I have personally followed since their debut album back in the mid 90’s when I was still just a teenager and they have never been followers, but leaders in the meaning of walking their own path with perseverance and determination, without ever bending. Gratitude and a big salute to DARK FUNERAL, congratulations on your anniversary and thank you for supporting GR�!”

This very special anniversary gig entitled 20 years of Satanic Symphonies will take place at Klubben, Fryshuset, Stockholm on May 3rd.

1994 was a truly important year for the black metal community especially in the Nordic hemisphere. In the midst of it, DARK FUNERAL became a significant part of the scene debuting in May ’94 with the legendary self-titled MCD (nowadays available as “In The Sign…”). For 20 years now, Lord Ahriman and his fellow warriors have successfully spread their satanic anthems around the world infecting the masses with numerous albums and worldwide tours. In 2014, they are still spreading the darkness upon us! A highly anticipated new album is coming up later this year, but first things first:

On May 3rd, 2014, DARK FUNERAL will present you an unforgettable gig offering a very exclusive set spanning their entire catalogue yet with focus on older classics. The band will be fronted by Emperor Magus Caligula. On top of this, former members will make exclusive guest appearances, too. Thus you will see Themgoroth, Typhos, B-Force, Dominion and Gaahnfaust live and onstage for the first time since they left the band. This night will be an absolute must for both old and new fans, so make sure you will be there.

This very special anniversary gig entitled 20 years of Satanic Symphonies will take place at Klubben, Stockholm on May 3rd and tickets can be obtained here:

Furthermore, the band has recently reissued its entire back catalogue through Century Media. All releases have been expanded with previously unseen photos from Lord Ahriman’s personal archive, extensive liner notes by Olivier “Zoltar” Badin (Terrorizer / Iron Fist), bonus material and revamped layouts. These albums are available as CD (at mid-price!), LP and Digital Download. Check them out and make your order here: http://smarturl.it/darkfuneralcmd

Don’t forget to watch a full DARK FUNERAL show recorded in Buenos Aires in 2006 for free! Like it, share it, enjoy the darkness!

According to Century Media Records, DARK FUNERAL mastermind Lord Ahriman has posted a detailed update on the band’s recent activities on www.facebook.com/darkfuneral.

While the band is still looking for a new permanent vocalist, new material is shaping up nicely as he explains:“The new material is coming along absolutely majestic, no doubt! And compared to our previous albums, it carries a more melancholic touch than just sheer darkness & evil, but that’s where my blackened heart and soul is at the moment. And wherever my inner demons lead me I will follow. And wherever they’ll bring me, it will color my music obviously. I’m absolutely sure you’ll dig this new stuff as much as I do!”

Apart from that, DARK FUNERAL are planning an exclusive 20th anniversary show in Stockholm, Sweden in Spring 2014:“We’re currently working on a massive 20 years anniversary gig and if you know the DARK FUNERAL history I’m sure you can figure out what date (weekend) we have in mind for this hellish event, if not, just wait for the official announcement coming soon. Anyway, this gig will be “EXCLUSIVE” in many ways and you’ll don’t want to miss it, believe me!”

Furthermore, the band has just reissued its entire back catalogue through Century Media. All releases have been expanded with previously unseen photos from Lord Ahriman’s personal archive, extensive liner notes by Olivier “Zoltar” Badin (Terrorizer / Iron Fist), bonus material and revamped layouts. These albums are available as CD (at mid-price!), LP and Digital Download. Check them out and make your order here: www.cmdistro.de

Don’t forget to check out a full DARK FUNERAL show recorded in Buenos Aires in 2006 for free! Like it, share it, enjoy the darkness! www.youtube.com